Tonawanda, NY Martial Arts & Karate Classes
Put the safety of you and your loved ones first with a blend of American Kenpo and philosophies of Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do (JKD). Riederer's Kenpo Self-Defense Studio located in Tonawanda, NY focuses on arming our students with a unique method of teaching, mastering effective combat techniques to protect themselves in any situation. Our martial arts classes are beneficial for people of all ages, fitness and experience levels. We teach you how to handle yourself in real-life situations. Our instructors teach more than self defense, they educate on how to become a more aware, confident leader.
American Kenpo is tailored to the individual student. The small class-size setting allows effective teaching of the necessary skills and techniques to protect yourself. Our Tonawanda studio classes aim to serve Western New York in a fun, family-friendly setting for students of all ages, sizes and skill level.
Martial Art Lessons
Ninjas (Ages 3-4)
Our Ninjas Program Focuses on basic developmental skills, such as Self-Control, Patience, and Coordination to help prepare them for Preschool/Kindergarten. In our structured, but fast-paced class, we work on Tumbling, basic Karate movements, and Stranger-Danger Defense. The kids will earn patches for good behavior and class achievements
Dragons (Ages 4-5)
Our Dragons Program focuses on developing useful skills for children on and off the mat. Each student will earn patches and belts as they advance. Our instructors focus on teaching students valuable life skills: confidence, self-control, social development skills, responsibility, listening skills, coordination and leadership. Self-defense is vital for any child, teaching them how to be more aware of their surroundings and prevent bullying. Improving focus, discipline and respect, Riederer's unique self-defense classes help improve classroom performance as well. Dragons karate classes will consist of:
- Exercises; fun activities geared toward Self-Defense and Coordination
- Strong Emphasis on Self-Control
- Skill building; confidence and leadership skills
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Stranger-Danger / Anti-Bullying Training
Juniors and Black Belt Program (Ages 6-14)
The Juniors Program builds upon the principles of what is taught in the Dragons Program. Junior students will learn more advanced, in-depth self-defense skills. Participating in age-appropriate self-defense techniques, Juniors have the option to join sparring classes for further coordination and hands-on experience. The goal for our Juniors is to build a strong base of what is taught in our Dragons Program, with advanced instruction. Our Black Belt Program is for kids who have learned the basics and are ready to advance their skills. The Junior and Black Belt Program include:
Exercises
- Self-defense concept building games
- Counters (learning to defend against different attacks)
- Skill building
- How to carry themselves with confidence, and how to recognize and verbally defuse a threatening situation
- Situational Awareness, as well as Bully Prevention and Stranger-Danger training
Adult (Ages 15+)
Our Adult Program teaches basic and intermediate self-defense skills to improve and condition you for real-life situations. Build confidence and awareness in a friendly atmosphere while improving fitness in an interactive way. Our experienced instructors will teach practical, applicable self-defense strategies for students of any physique and skill level. With small student-teacher ratios for personalized attention, your abilities will improve in no time. Our Adult martial arts classes include:
Exercises
- Skill-building Drills for real life situations
- Self-Defense Techniques for defense against grabs, chokes, punches, etc
- Counter-Defenses
- Sparring (Optional, but strongly encouraged!)
Making Western New York A Safer Place One Student At A Time
Riederer's Kenpo Self-Defense Studio’s aims to make Western New York (and beyond) a safer place. We take part in many community events and workshops to teach the benefits of Kenpo self-defense to all. Our demos include youth, adults and the general public to ensure self-defense skills for everyone!
We are proud to hold Women’s Self Defense Seminars at our studio. Female students are present and welcome in all of our programs, but the Women's Self-Defense Seminar focuses specifically on practical, hands-on self-defense skills for women and girls. Our goal is to help build confidence, self-awareness and self-defense strategies that women can implement in everyday situations.
Are You Ready To Get Started With Martial Arts Lessons in Tonawanda?
Sign up to start your path to mastering Kenpo self-defense and receive your first lesson free! Riederer's Kenpo Self-Defense Studio in Tonawanda, New York will prepare you to protect yourself and your loved ones in every scenario. Let’s make Western New York a safer place together!
